Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - PRN

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Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health is geared to professionals who are serious about learning and progressing in an encouraging setting where teamwork is a way of life. Our employees take great pride in the culture they’ve helped to create, which exemplifies our core values built on trust, safety and respect. Our people know that great care and a positive attitude mean healthy patients and a happy work environment. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance in the welcoming community of UMUCH.

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. As one of the largest private employers in the state, University of Maryland Medical System’s 28,000 employees and 4,000 affiliated physicians provide primary and specialty care in more than 150 locations and at 13 hospitals.

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Job Description

UM Upper Chesapeake Health (UMUCH) , a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has a PRN position available for a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join their practice located in Bel Air, MD.

Under the direction of the Medical Director Critical Care Services, the Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will assist attending physicians in all aspects of general hospital care for critical care patients. All work will be performed in close collaboration with attending physicians responsible for the patient. The Critical Care APP will be credentialed through the Maryland Board of Nursing or Maryland Board of Physicians as well as the health system to provide advanced clinical procedures (e.g. central lines, chest tub insertion, intubations, etc). Nurse Practitioners must be acute care certified. Critical Care experience is required.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Education & Training: Master of Science degree with completion of an approved nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
• National certification in the area specialty and licensed by the Maryland Board of Nursing. NPI number, DEA and CDS required.

Additional Information

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Compensation

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